Summary
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the Signal messaging app to share sensitive military information, potentially putting U.S. personnel at risk. The review did not find that Hegseth improperly declassified information, but the report is increasing pressure on him for his actions.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon's inspector general noted risks from Hegseth's use of Signal to share sensitive military details.
- Hegseth shared exact timings of military actions against Houthi militants in Yemen via Signal.
- A journalist accidentally received sensitive information when added to a Signal chat by mistake.
- There is an ongoing investigation into Hegseth's involvement in a separate Caribbean strike incident.
- A partially redacted report regarding Hegseth's actions will be released publicly soon.
- The findings from the review were shared with lawmakers, who reviewed them in a secure facility.
- The investigation by the Pentagon's watchdog came after congressional calls for an inquiry.
